It may be argued that the principle of statutory interpretation diminishes the status of legislation as the primary source of law in the UK. Discuss.

Module Learning Outcomes (from module syllabus)

•     Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the   relevant legislation and the legal process including the relationship between legislation and policies and practices.   •     Identify and evaluate the fundamental legal techniques of reasoning from precedent and interpreting statutes, including knowledge of fact-finding,

 

 

 

TASK DESCRIPTION

 

 

It may be argued that the principle of statutory interpretation diminishes the status of legislation as the primary source of law in the UK. Discuss.

 

You are reminded to revisit the relevant material from the taught sessions on this topic and to fully utilise the sources on the Leganto online resource list. Please ensure that you are accessing credible literature to support your answer, including journal articles, text books, Parliamentary papers, Law Commission publications and case law (to name a few).

 

All content within your answer must be referenced in accordance with the Harvard referencing system.

 

 

Specific Guidance

You may wish to use the following questions as a guide to answering the above question:

 

What is statutory interpretation?

Why is it necessary?

Should the law-makers be clearer in expressing their intentions via statute?

Does statutory interpretation cause problems?

Are there any rules that underpin statutory interpretation?